BREAKING: Gibsland mayor to plead guilty Wednesday

Mayor Odell Key will admit in Bienville District Court to financial mismanagement of the town

7:53 PM,
Feb. 25, 2014

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The controversial administration of Gibsland Mayor Odell Key is expected to end Wednesday with an admission of guilt to at least one felony charge related to his financial mismanagement of the town.

Key, 73, is scheduled to appear in Bienville District Court at noon in a plea arrangement reached with the state attorney general's office. Spokesman Steven Hartmann confirmed Key's court appearance but said he could not provide additional details.

Key's attorney, Lavelle B. Salomon, of Monroe, did confirm, however, his client will plead guilty to one count of malfeasance in office. Key was ...